Charlotte,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate in Business Administration in Charlotte United States | University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Charlotte United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
40,645
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is an executive-style professional degree that equips graduates for high-level organizational leadership roles and academic teaching positions. This program emphasizes research methods while incorporating practical content and projects tackling modern business challenges. Participants develop expertise in key areas including management, marketing, operations, and information systems. The curriculum requires students to thoroughly understand current knowledge in their specialization while contributing original research to expand that knowledge base. Graduates emerge prepared to take on executive leadership roles, secure academic faculty positions, or establish thriving consulting practices.
UNC Charlotte's DBA program serves as a springboard for careers in corporate management, consulting, or business school faculty positions. Our three-year, in-person format combines monthly weekend classes in Charlotte with networking opportunities in one of America's most vibrant commercial hubs. This isn't just a credential—it's a transformative professional milestone.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All applicants seeking admission to the DBA program must fulfill the University's general requirements for graduate admission at the Ph.D. level. Additional requirements for admission into the program include:
5-10 years of work experience
An earned MBA or master's degree in a related field from a college or university accredited by an accepted accrediting body with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Five or more years of professional working experience
For non-native speakers of English, a minimum score of 557 on the paper-based TOEFL, a score of 83 on the internet-based TOEFL, or a band score of 6.5 on the IELTS
Three positive letters of recommendation
Two essays: one addressing the candidate's goals and motivations for pursuing the DBA and the second outlining the candidate's general areas of research interest
Other credentials as required by the Graduate school or the executive DBA program committee
5-10 years of work experience
An earned MBA or master's degree in a related field from a college or university accredited by an accepted accrediting body with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Five or more years of professional working experience
For non-native speakers of English, a minimum score of 557 on the paper-based TOEFL, a score of 83 on the internet-based TOEFL, or a band score of 6.5 on the IELTS
Three positive letters of recommendation
Two essays: one addressing the candidate's goals and motivations for pursuing the DBA and the second outlining the candidate's general areas of research interest
Other credentials as required by the Graduate school or the executive DBA program committee
Tuition
USD
40,645